A scary new drug that's been known to cause paranoia, hallucinations, psychotic episodes and death has been banned by the feds, and Police Chief Bill Reid says that's a good thing. Bath salts, or MDPV, were previously not subject to government legislation.

Reid says while the drug hasn't been a big problem in Saint John so far, its popularity among youth in Maine is a worry.

Reid says the force has been keeping a close eye on the trend and he's hoping now that they're illegal the drug will have even less of a presence in the community.

The Liberals say they're ready to refute any attacks the Conservatives may launch in the battle to win the provincial byelection in Rothesay. They see winning that byelection, the first since Premier David Alward assumed office in September of 2010 as being a big deal.

Interim leader Victor Boudreau tells CHSJ News the Conservatives accusing the previous Liberal Government of political patronage is like the pot calling the kettle "black", especially in light of former Rothesay M-L-A Margaret Ann Blaney's appointment as C-E-O at Efficiency NB. The Premier vows the Conservatives will not be making any campaign promises in the leadup to the June 25th vote.

Boudreau maintains the Liberals are recovering quite nicely from their election rout.

It's that time of year again--the first cruise ship of the season has docked at the Marco Polo Cruise Ship Terminal. The Carnival Glory houses over 2000 passengers and is home to a wide range of restaurants, casinos, bars and lounges. Today is its first call of the year in Saint John

Captain Salvatore Rassello being presented a commemorative explorer telescope by Port CEO Jim Quinn. Deputy Mayor Shelley Rinehart and councillor Donna Reardon were also on hand. The captain tells CHSJ News it's still the same old Saint John since the last time he was here. As Rasello put it, "fishing boats, fog....everything as usual.

Boston is the next port of call for the Carnival Glory and the ship will return to Saint John on June 12.

The decision to designate Highway 2 as the Highway of Heroes getting a thumbs up from a Saint John father whose son was killed in Afghanistan.

Donnie Greenslade still remembers when his son's body was returned to this country and travelling along the Highway of Heroes in Ontario to C-F-B Trenton with people along the way paying tribute and how comforting that was.

Private David Greenslade, a Saint John High grad, was killed with five other soldiers when their armoured vehicle hit a roadside bomb in April of 2007.

After months of delays, the Saint John Police Force revealing their planned move-in date at the new justice complex.

Police Chief Bill Reid tells CHSJ News the force should be moving into its home in Peel Plaza by July 15th, barring unexpected issues. In the meantime there are housekeeping issues to consider such as parking and moving equipment to new locations.

They were supposed to make the move in April. Reid says the new station has improved technology and work space, which will work toward reducing crime.